Cross-country awards
Seniors Jess Keys and Cassandra Schumacher were named Most Valuable Runners for the boys and girls cross-country teams,…
McKee, Fentiman, McIntire and Markell elected to City Council; Girod elected to House
Incumbents Craig Fentiman and Bob McIntire, along with newcomers Scott McKee Jr. and Eric Markell, were elected Tuesday…
Treats Galore
Police Officer John Trahan, above, hands out treats to youngsters along Main Street during the Downtown Trick or…
Local Veterans Day events planned
The Linn Library League Bookmobile started operating on its winter schedule this week. The winter schedule eliminates more…
Elks plan T-shirt project for GIs
The Sweet Home Elks Lodge, and Carla Claasen, the wife of one of its members, are working on…
Local family walks together – because they want to
Mark Holden doesn’t remember exactly when he first got the idea of going without a car. He didn’t…
Max ‘Jack’ Smith
July 18, 1931-Oct. 31, 2006 Max “Jack” Smith, 75, of Pleasant Hill died on Oct. 31, 2006 of…
High schoolers were big help
Wow, what a crew! On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Sweet Home Beautification committee did a planting on Highway…
Thanks to veterans for their service
Veterans Day is time for a grateful nation to thank those who have put their lives on the…
Girls water polo one and out at state
After a fine run through the Valley League, the Sweet Home girls water polo team hit a brick…
Joslynn Sloan-Stalheim, Andrew Slaght marry
Joslynn Renee Sloan-Stalheim and Andrew Wylie Slaght were married on Oct. 13 at Lebanon Evangelical Church. The ceremony…
L.J. ‘Jack’ Dedman
Oct. 31, 1917 – Oct. 28, 2006 L.J. “Jack” Dedman, 88, of Sweet Home died Oct. 28, 2006.…
Floranne Freeman
June 15, 1929 – October 23, 2006 Floranne “Flo” Freeman, 77, of Sweet Home died on Monday, Oct.…
Barbara Fergason
Oct. 13, 1930-Oct. 25, 2006 Barbara Jean Fergason, 76, died on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006 at Samaritan Lebanon…
James Johnson
April 4, 1948 – October 25, 2006 James “Jim” Johnson, 58, of Sweet Home died Wednesday, Oct. 25,…
John ‘Al’ Walker
Jan. 6, 1928-Oct. 14, 2006 John Alpha “Al” Walker, 78, of Baker City died on Oct. 14, 2006…
Give police levy a ‘yes’ vote
Editor: Please vote yes to renew the current Police Services Levy for another four years. The men and…
Measure 43 will help young teens
Editor: Liberals would have you believe that by voting no on Measure 43, you will be protecting your…
Field-burning stance raises concerns
Editor: When it comes to summer field burning smoke, area residents are treated like second-class citizens. The Department…
Teens made big difference
Editor: As a member of the Beautification Committee, I was really amazed at the progress we have made…
Thanks for helping Freemans
Editor: As chairperson of the Benefit for the Leighton Freemans, held at the Elk’s Lodge, I want to…
Library is a real bargain
Editor: The Sweet Home Public Library, what a bargain! In the last four years, the price of everything…
Folks, get out and vote!
Editor: In this age of political cynicism and citizen apathy, it is no surprise that voter participation remains…
Nurse practitioners deserve thanks
Editor: The week of Nov. 5 is National Nurse Practitioner Week, giving those of us in health care…